John Miller asked:


Most of us wait patiently for Christmas gifts every year from our loved ones. But year after year, we tend to give and receive the same gifts. It seems the market is lost on ideas for Christmas gifts. But the trend is all set to change with young and dynamic entrepreneurs coming up with out-of-the-box gifting ideas. One such new Christmas gift idea that has earned rave reviews from one and all is the customized Bobblehead doll.

It may not seem new to some, who are familiar with the Bobblehead gifts. But for most of us, the customized Bobblehead is surely a new Christmas gift idea that gives positive vibes to the receiver even years after receiving it. The power of customized Bobbleheads can be gauged from the fact that just recently, a personalized iPhone charger with the face of Steve Jobs was launched on the same day as the iPhone, and guess what inspired the designer of this bobblehead? It’s a form of hero-worshipping that inspires the designer everyday just by looking at the iPhone charger that has his hero’s face.
Customized bobbleheads have the same impact on the receiver whenever he or she looks at or plays with the bobblehead doll. In this case, a customized bobblehead as a new Christmas gift idea may have the face of Santa Claus, if the receiver is a child or someone young. Similarly, Jesus bobblehead is an ideal gift for a family or a couple. Virgin Mary bobblehead is another great idea.

The idea behind this new Christmas gift idea is to customize the gift for that special occasion when you remember and thank God for all the comforts that He has bestowed on you. And what better way than to gift a bobblehead with God’ image?



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John Miller asked:


Thanks to the Internet that has seeped to every corner of the world, the awareness about new products being launched in the market spreads pretty rapidly. In fact, nowadays, we have a pre-launch hype in the form of aggressive advertisements and Press Releases. People looking for a new Christmas gift idea never had it so easy. Otherwise, they just go to the nearest gift store and buy a regular gift item.

The result is that people in search of new Christmas gift idea are flocking the Internet and drying up the stocks of the manufacturers having unique gift ideas. One of the hottest selling unique Christmas gift this year has been the customized bobblehead specially crafted for Christmas. In fact, such is the rush for this small gem of a gift item that it is disappearing from the online shelves rapidly. So, book your order as soon as you get a chance to lay your hand on one of these masterpieces.

You may be wondering about the craze for customized bobbleheads. Let me explain it to you. People are literally fed up of giving and receiving the usual gift items on special occasions, such as Christmas. They want change through out-of-the-box gift ideas that will sweep the receivers off their feet. Additionally, people are also looking for a gift that is long lasting, i.e., which retains its charm for at least a year till a new Christmas gift idea come to their mind.

Another reason why most people are lapping up the Christmas bobbleheads is their relatively affordable price. If you take into account the time and effort that goes into customizing and personalizing this new Christmas gift idea, the cost appears to be a literal, throwaway!

So, hurry and lap-up your Christmas bobblehead before the stocks vanish!



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Angelique Ellerman asked:


Looking for a unique and memorable gift to get mom for her birthday this year?  Maybe she is celebrating a milestone birthday?  With so many choices, sometimes it’s hard to know just what to get her.  And although mom is sure to appreciate any gift, the best gifts are the ones that allow her to choose what she wants, create fun memories for her or are a one of a kind keepsake. 

A gift that gives her a choice or is something she can look forward to is extremely thoughtful and you just know she’ll absolutely love the gesture.  These ideas include but are not limited to:  A day at the spa, dinner and a movie or just dinner at a favorite restaurant, a day of shopping, a weekend getaway or a gift certificate booklet that allows her to choose her ideal getaway, a day with the family where she decides what things she would like to do, paid classes for a hobby like, dancing, golf, yoga, cooking, crocheting or anything that mom wants to try or is into. 

Also a day of pampering from the kids can include breakfast in bed, house cleaning, yard work, dinner and basically whatever mom needs done around the house.  Maybe mom and dad never got to have a honeymoon, giving them a honeymoon would definitely be memorable or you can give tickets to a concert or event, go on a hot air balloon ride or just have a hair and nails day at the saloon with mom. 

Keepsake gifts are also memorable, but can also be handmade, personalized or just allow her to pursue her hobbies.  Ideas include but are not limited to:  a plaque or other keepsake with a poem, saying or just dates and initials, a new pair of pajamas, liquor decanter set, any favorite collectables like precious moments or bears, wine gifts like glasses, carafes, totes and stoppers, gift baskets that come in everything from bath products to coffee and chocolate lovers, plus jewelry like necklaces and bracelets can all be personalized, plus make memorable keepsakes that even the most discriminating mom will love and cherish. 

Also homemade gifts are very meaningful and can be done by anyone with a little spare time on their hands.  Gifts like: an afghan or throw blanket, candles, a photo album or picture frame and even a homemade DVD movie of the whole family will be highly cherished treasures that mom especially will love and appreciate. 

Other ideas are:  a massage day, a quiet and relaxing day at home or roses preserved forever in gold or silver.  Also any gardening supplies and tools or other supplies that allow her to pursue hobbies and interests like sewing supplies, cooking supplies, crafty items or yard items/decorations/ornaments, are all items mom can appreciate and maybe even give her something to look forward to on her day off.  ( If such a thing exists :-)  )

I found these gift ideas and more while looking online.  The best thing about shopping online is you really can save not only time, but also money and a lot of stress when trying to find the perfect gift.  Most websites offer repeat customer discounts, plus free shipping after so many dollars.  And when in doubt I will check out websites with the BBB for better peace of mind. 

Moms give so much everyday to their families, make sure her birthday is memorable and really all about her.  Show your appreciation for all she’s done.  If the kids are little, help them to make memorable items or help the kids with arranging plans for mom.  Whatever gift you decide is perfect for your mom’s birthday, you know that she will not only appreciate all the thought, love and work put into the gift, she will always cherish it forever.  Happy Shopping



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Bugalug is Canada’s top little girl accessory company and I’m so pleased that I had the opportunity to review a few of their adorable products! Bugalug was created by mother of two, Sundi Hoffman of Calgary, Alberta who has made it her mission to create accessories for little girls that truly stay put. She was extremely successful in her endeavour and won the SavvyMoms’ Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Prairies. I think her story is inspiring to all the mompreneurs out there! Another interesting tidbit of info is that her company was chosen to provide products to big name celebrities including Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Courtney Cox and Angelina Jolie.

Bugalug started out making barrettes, but have since expanded their product line to include headbands, pony tail loops and hand-made gift cards. Their products can be found in more than 303 stores across Canada and 4 in other countries and they are continually expanding their reach each month.

Bugalug gave me the opportunity to try out 3 of their products- Bugalug Pony Loops, Bugalug Barrettes and Bugalug Headbands. They all looked so sweet on my little girl, Bridget.

The Bugalug Pony Loops are each handcrafted so you can buy two from the same pattern, but they are guaranteed to be unique! I got three different ones all from a pink and white colour scheme which I love. I wanted to try them out a few times so I could give a better review. I used them in Bridget’s hair as a ponytail and then in pigtails. I can tell you that they did stay put in her hair the whole day and were not slipping out. Bridget has fine, thin hair like me which is really hard to keep in one style the whole day. The Bugalug Pony Loops stayed in her hair comfortably and she didn’t complain about them one bit! They are priced at $3.50 each.

The next product I had to try was the Bugalug Barrettes. The ones I received are called Starbright Purple and they cost $8.00 for a set of two. The Bugalug Barrettes are unique because of silicon gel grip on the inside of every barrette which is to ensure that the clip will not budge. These barrettes really do stay where you put them. I always find that barrettes tend to slide out of Bridget’s hair, but these actually worked really well. I thought the grippy strip is a great idea and hey it works!My favourite product is the Bugalug Headband and the name of the one I reviewed is the Darling Debut Linked Flowers Headband. It’s described as a 1 inch satin ribbon with delightful flowers in red, black and white. The neat thing about Bugalug Headbands is a nifty little thing called the “comfortable toggle”. This allows you to make the headband the perfect size to fit your little girl’s head. You can adjust it to make it looser or tighter very easily. You simply slip the headband on your child and the toggle is at the back under the hair and you tighten it to fit. So simple! What a cute little headband too! Bridget looked adorable wearing it and like all Bugalug accessories, it also stayed in place!

Check out the Bugalug website to see all the other little accessories that they have to offer. They are both cute and functional which is a great combination!

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